#71
Ben Novak
Returning to Indiana for 2026
Crown Point, Ind. → Andrean
via iuhoosiers.com ↗Ben Novak
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Curt Cignetti
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Indiana
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Indiana
Returning around him
- 17% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- 8 Indiana players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +1 net (17 in / 16 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Indiana · Last season: 16-0 (AP #1) · Talent rank #72 · 2026 recruiting class #29
Background
Prep/Personal Offensive lineman for head coach Chris Skinner at Andrean High School … Consensus three-star prospect per ESPN, 247Sports and Rivals/On3 … Consensus top-15 recruit in Indiana by ESPN, 247Sports and Rivals/On3 … Tabbed a top-80 offensive lineman nationally by all three major recruiti...
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